My adventurous friend invited me out tonight. I am usually cautious and reserved, so I took an…read moreevening nap to get ready. She is known for staying out to the wee hours of the night. First stop...hookah lounge. The first time I went to a hookah lounge was Cairo, Egypt and only for observation. So, we did not stay long and were there only for observation. Based on my research, "A hookah (also called shisha or waterpipe) is a multi stemmed smoking instrument designed to heat flavored tobacco and pass the smoke through water before you inhale. The water cools the smoke but does not remove harmful chemicals." Although it had a different name (Desert Kings), it was a hookah lounge. The room was separated by couches and folks were on there hookah pipes in their respective sections.

Puff puff pass! I…read morefeel like the caterpillar from Alice in wonder land. Inhale and exhale, and taste some tasty smoke

Zola hookah lounge is your atypical hookah lounge when you walk in, you'll be greeted by a cloud of…read moresmoke and a strong smell of hookah. if you're a huge fan of hookah bars, then this is your place. They definitely need to work on their exhaust system The hookah is cheaper than other locations. The place is decorated with paintings around the room but not many patrons on wed night. We went here after the yelp event. it was easy to find, and available. I liked the music that they were playing, my friends not so much

Something about back home music and hooka. Had a great time hanging out with family and new…read morefriends. This guy tried to get me prego. He tried lol. He was not even on beat. He was just pounding pour 32 yr old. I need to start interviewing folks before I let them dance with me.

77 Degrees was a perfect vantage point to watch the Live band during the St. Patrick's day…read morecelebration at The Domain Northside location on Rock Rose avenue. We sat on high bar stools and overlooked the celebration directly in front of the Live band stage. We avoided crowd crushing, liquid spills on your clothing and the screaming that was taking place below. The great news was it was 77 Degrees rooftop was completely free. Amazing to hear the music from below in an open air environment In addition, the 77 degrees DJ was spinning pop, hip hop and other dance music. While the area is relatively small, they had roped off VIP sections with bottle service. We did not have any food as at this juncture we were not hungry. Because 77 Degrees has an open air setting, it was pleasant to sit and watch the band.

This is a really fun and happening multi story rooftop bar in the Domain area. It is definitely one…read moreof the best places to go out in this district. You get a really nice view on the top level (you can ascend the three levels by the stairs or an elevator) and there are a lot of colored lights everywhere to set the mood. It's a fantastic place to celebrate a birthday and that's what I went for; my friend had so much fun on her birthday. They have these crazy illuminated signs that the staff bring by your table. There is bottle and table service, tapas....and hookahs too. The crowd is festive and trendy, but relaxed. It can get chilly at night in winter months, and the outdoor heaters are good but I would still make sure to bring a sweater or a jacket. And even then you might have to snuggle with your friends to keep warm. Or start dancing to the music.

This amazing, family-owned Moroccan spot is one of Austin's best kept secrets. All the staff are…read morefriendly, helpful and if you even hint that you speak Darija, you'll be in for a hilarious bonding time. They have really good hookah, the best Moroccan teas and knick knacks and there's a stand nearby where you can buy food. Nothing fancy, just a really chill spot to enjoy maghribi vibes. 10/10

They also serve food now via a food truck out back. Great service and good food. I recommend.read more

A friend and I came here late one night because they are open super late in search of a chill place…read moreto hookah and talk. It's kind of a weird place, to be honest, and the guy behind the counter was just as odd and didn't really offer any suggestions on shisha other than to suggest we the ice house (which I think was just a late night upsell). We ended up getting the "Queen of Sex" flavor, which was quite good. The guy brought the hookah out pretty quickly, but that's kinda where the service ended as he seemed to more interested in his phone convo. There was so fun 90s music playing overhead, but for some reason, that just turned off, so all you could hear was the guy talking on his phone? I'm not sure how quality the shisha was, but the entire time our hookah burned way too hot so it was hard to inhale and I have a feeling the "ice hose" only made matters worse. I have never had such a harsh hookah experience in my life! Both my friend and I were coughing and the guy never came to check on us. I kept trying to move the coals around and even removed all but one, but it continued to be very harsh to inhale, so after about 30mins, my friend and I just gave up and left. For the steep price of $20 (which usually there are special prices for that late at night at other places I have gone) for the awful experience, I will not be back.

I just love the vibes at this place specially the weekends the music the crowd and of course tho…read moremost awesome part is the hookah I love the tobacco flavors they offer It's just superb Any body looking for great spot to spend the weekend this is the address

The place has a lot of potential, wish I could promote it and turn it into something grand! I…read morepromise it would be packed daily! Check it out though, it's clean and the tunes are good

One of my favorite hookah lounges in Austin. The DJ plays good music and the hookah is strong. The…read moreservice is pretty quick, but they don't check on you to switch out the coal. Overall, it's a fun time. Great place to bring a big group of friends.

I haven't done Hookah in Austin but I kept Layali in mind because it was next to a restaurant, open…read morepretty late and not super shady. After my experience here I see no reason to continue to search for a hookah place. We walked in and were greeted quickly and seated ourselves at a nearby table. The Yelp showed they were BYOB and we confirmed that before cracking the beers we had brought with us. They had their own blend of tobacco and we decided to go with that. The flavor was fruity, light and was cheap. We weren't on a weekend so we didn't have to hit the per person minimum. The only downside was that since it was midweek they closed at the 'earlier' time of around midnight and they let us stay as close to closing as possible without interfering with their closing procedures.

This is our go-to spot in Austin.We appreciate the relaxed vibe and always opt for the BMW hookah…read moreflavor. The food menu is impressive; we've tried the hummus, falafel, mixed platter, garlic chicken pizza, and Kunefe, and all were flavorful.

Overall a great and relaxed experience. There were moment of confusion with ordering/service, but…read moreafter your first time you'll have a grasp on everything. Very beautiful lamps and colors of lights with cozy couches.

When we arrived we waited 10 minutes to receive service for the Hookah, which isn't abnormal. A…read moreyoung lady walked up to us and asked if we had been serviced which we responded no. Eventually an employee came out and went to get the Hookah. When we got the Hookah we didn't get our tips, but the same young lady came around again asking if everything was ok, and we informed her that we were missing our tips. Leaving us to wait another 10 minutes. Later on our coal began to cool down, and when it was time to switch out the coal the waiter went to multiple tables near us but never ours. While trying to get the servers attention multiple times for service, but "passive aggressively" acted if they couldn't see us. We had to call the main number to ask for our coal to be switched. Anything that we needed for the remainder of the night we had to call the front desk. If they don't want a certain type of customer they should just put a sign on the door saying that. We could've walked out without paying, but that would've gave the establishment what they wanted. I don't go where I'm not wanted. Side note: There are food trucks around the establishment which are great and the food is wonderful! They have no association with the Hookah Lounge. They set up for movie night and karaoke. I will be participating in those events, but the Hookah lounge left a bad taste in my mouth for sure.

I love this place it's always lit and the owner is so friendly and welcoming the music is also good…read more definitely pop out

"Amazing atmosphere, the music was on point all night, and the staff were so friendly and…read morewelcoming! Definitely the best club in town for a great night out."

Great example of a dive bar. Bartenders were cool and also timely. Even when they got slammed they…read morehad a system down and everyone seemed to walk away with drinks quickly. Need to try the food next time we come.

RUDE asshole bartenders... snooty & privileged guys that seem a bit comfortable . Ive visited many…read morebars from California to the Midwest to New York City. These guys snickered behind the bar as if they knew it all. Annoying. Will never come back here again and will warn people of this place, solely because of the attitude .